Evaluating vaccines for HIV using nonhuman primates
Simian Vaccine Evaluation Unit: Maintenance of Nonhuman Primates
This study is looking at how well potential HIV vaccines work using nonhuman primates, and it's designed to help researchers find effective ways to prevent or control HIV infection.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10138758 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the use of nonhuman primates (NHPs) to evaluate potential HIV vaccines and prevention strategies. The Simian Vaccine Evaluation Units (SVEUs) provide essential resources for conducting preclinical studies, allowing researchers to assess immune responses and vaccine efficacy. By maintaining a breeding colony and ensuring proper housing and care for the NHPs, the program supports various stages of AIDS vaccine research, aiming to identify effective vaccines that can prevent or control HIV infection.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals at high risk for HIV who may eventually receive effective vaccines developed through these studies.
Not a fit: Patients who are already living with HIV or those who do not have access to vaccine programs may not benefit directly from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of effective vaccines that prevent HIV infection, significantly impacting public health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research using nonhuman primates for vaccine evaluation has shown promise, indicating that this approach is both established and effective.
Where this research is happening
New Orleans, United States
- Tulane University of Louisiana — New Orleans, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aye, Pyone — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Aye, Pyone
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.